Butler's Estate v. McQuarters

Willie Butler died on December 23, 1948, from injuries received in the course of his employment. Several days thereafter, his father and other relatives filed a petition for the appointment of an administrator, and for authority to employ counsel. On January 4,1949, the court *88ordered issuance of letters of administration, and ratified the institution of suit. On January 21, 1949, Alberta Russell, claiming to be the widow of Willie Butler by reason of a common-law marriage, filed a petition for the removal of the administratrix theretofore appointed. The sole question before the court was…